Known to some as the “real-life Black Beauty,” the “Storybook Stallion,” or the “Fabio of horses,” a Friesian stallion holds the unofficial title of the “most handsome horse in the world.” Fredrick the Great, aged 20, was born in the Netherlands. He was imported into the United States at the age of 6 to live…
Head-Turning Stallion, ‘Frederik the Great,’ 20, Considered the World’s Most Handsome Horse
Massive 160lb Saint Bernard Named Hercules Thinks He’s a Lapdog and Squashes Owners’ Guests
A couple are forced to warn everyone who visits their home to be careful when sitting down or they may get trapped under their 12-stone dog “Hercules”—who thinks he’s a lapdog. Hercules, a 2-year-old Saint Bernard, is blissfully unaware of his enormous size as the “loveable goof” enjoys nothing more than sitting on people’s laps…
Major Training: Biden Dog Gets Help Adjusting to White House
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s dog Major will get professional help adjusting to the White House after a pair of biting incidents last month. Private training for the 3-year-old German shepherd will be “off-site” in the Washington area, Michael LaRosa, a spokesperson for Jill Biden, said Monday in an emailed statement. The…
Expert Says Lab-Grown Meat May Be in Stores in Five Years
Australians may see lab-grown or ‘cultivated’ meat on supermarket shelves within the next decade, according to a food and health expert. “Our goal is to see products dominate supermarket shelves within the coming 5-10 years,” Professor Johannes le Coutre from UNSW School of Chemical Engineering said. “The ambition is to get the cost down to below…
Photographer Snaps Real Life ‘Angry Bird’ Hurtling Like a Bullet Toward the Camera
A photographer snapped a real “angry bird” in midflight, as it shot like a bullet directly at the camera with its wings tucked by its side. UK sports coach Will Hall was in Otterbourne in Hampshire waiting to snap some kestrels when he spotted a nuthatch a couple of yards away, on Dec. 8. Suspecting…
Heroic Dog Saves Family of 4 From Knife-Wielding Intruder Who Broke Into Their House
When a Texas home was broken into in late March, it was the family’s four-legged friend who saved the day. In their home in Wylie, Taylor Newsom was getting ready for bed in the early hours of March 26 when the family dog Marley sounded the alarm. Following her barks to the hallway, Taylor flipped…
10 of the Weirdest-Looking, Most Oddly-Behaving Birds in the World
Amidst the diverse traits of planet Earth’s some 10,000 bird species, nature left space for whimsy. Some bird adaptations, strange rituals, and odd dietary habits defy explanation. But these make birds some of the most engaging members of the animal kingdom. Here are 10 of the weirdest-looking, most oddly-behaving birds on the planet: 1. Long-Wattled…
Wildlife Photographer Captures Photos of a Rare Yellow Penguin Among Colony in South Georgia
A wildlife photographer has captured “once in a lifetime” photos of what he believes is a “never before seen” yellow penguin on a beach in South Georgia. Yves Adams, 43, from Ghent, Belgium, was leading a two-month photography expedition through Antarctica and the South Atlantic. Braving the wild ocean, Yves and his guests landed at Salisbury Plain…
Growing Push to Save Kangaroos on Death Row
Victoria’s plan to cull 17,250 kangaroos after population numbers grew by 40 percent has led environmental groups to fear that it could eradicate the animals in Victoria. The cull has also placed agricultural and environmentalist groups at odds with the farmers regarding kangaroos’ mobs as agricultural pests. Victorian orchard owner Gary Katerelos said kangaroos are…
Mule Leads Hikers to Injured 60-Year-Old Owner Who Fell Off During Trail Ride
A 6-year-old mule is being hailed a hero after leading two hikers to his owner who had fallen off during a trail ride and was injured as a result. Hickory’s 60-year-old owner, who prefers to stay anonymous, was on a trail ride at Clackamas County state park, Estacada, Oregon, on March 28, when he fell off…
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